Emira Updates - My Lost Notes... Game of Life 411

[@Life411]

You know how it feels when you find $50 in an old pair of jeans? It kinda felt like that when I found these lost notes from my Emira test drives. Hope you like this latest Emira video...

 

[Concept24]

I believe that quite a few depositors here in the US have no idea where they stand as to their number in line.
I certainly do not.

 

[@Life411]

I believe that quite a few depositors here in the US have no idea where they stand as to their number in line.
I certainly do not.

Absolutely and not for lack of trying. I've been reaching out to two different dealerships where my son and I have deposits and can't get a straight answer. It's very frustrating.

 

[Nick in Sydney]

You know how it feels when you find $50 in an old pair of jeans? It kinda felt like that when I found these lost notes from my Emira test drives. Hope you like this latest Emira video...

Your first point is incorrect. The Emira does have Hill Assist. However, if you leave the car in gear when you're waiting at the light the Hill Assist times out. If you wait in Neutral and put it in gear when you're ready to move off, you have several seconds of Hill Assist.

 

[@Life411]

Your first point is incorrect. The Emira does have Hill Assist. However, if you leave the car in gear when you're waiting at the light the Hill Assist times out. If you wait in Neutral and put it in gear when you're ready to move off, you have several seconds of Hill Assist.

Correct and I had already posted a correction in the video's description as well as a sticky comment. Unfortunately, YT doesn't provide a way to correct or update the video and the Lotus reps I was dealing with weren't very knowledgeable. Thanks for watching and for the additional detail on how Hill Assist works in the Emira. What you say sounds different from what the Emira Handbook says, so I wonder is this from direct experience or what is the source of your information? Also, I would not be surprised if this behavior varies by spec, country, etc. Here's what I subsequently found in the published Emira Handbook which is not exactly what you've described:

 

[Nick in Sydney]

What you say sounds different from what the Emira Handbook says, so I wonder is this from direct experience or what is the source of your information?

That's what the dealer told me when I picked up my Emira. Haven't really tested it to see if he's right.

 

[pascobob]

You know how it feels when you find $50 in an old pair of jeans? It kinda felt like that when I found these lost notes from my Emira test drives. Hope you like this latest Emira video...

i have enjoyed a number of your videos. Thank you. I had an ELise for 8 years and now a 4c for 7 years, and the Emira has caught my eye. My hunch is swapping a 4c for an Emira is losing a bit of fun(light weight) for beauty. Am I wrong? I have yet to be able to test drive an Emiria. And then there's the C8 without all of the maintenance issues of the Emira (1 hour 45 min. from home). For pure fun do I hold onto the 4c or go for either Emira or C8?

 

[@Life411]

i have enjoyed a number of your videos. Thank you. I had an ELise for 8 years and now a 4c for 7 years, and the Emira has caught my eye. My hunch is swapping a 4c for an Emira is losing a bit of fun(light weight) for beauty. Am I wrong? I have yet to be able to test drive an Emiria. And then there's the C8 without all of the maintenance issues of the Emira (1 hour 45 min. from home). For pure fun do I hold onto the 4c or go for either Emira or C8?

Thanks, glad you've enjoyed my videos. Sorry for the belated response...I'm not on the forums every day.

So...every car you listed is on my bucket list. Meaning I've either owned or want to own (C8) them at some point. I can see you've been enjoying some amazing cars in the Elise and 4C. I've got some comparison videos coming up, but here'd be my thoughts.

I think the Emira maintenance issues are overblown. In three months and over 3,000 miles, I haven't had any...just minor fit and finish issues. On social media, the negative experiences prevail and give an unbalanced view IMO.

Both the 4C and Emira are beautiful. The Emira is another 500lbs or so, but you get almost another 200hb to compensate. It's going to be a different experience, but I think the Emira is going to be fun on track.

If you're still enjoying the 4C, if it were me, I'd hold onto it for at least another year or two. That might allow you to pick up a used Emira or C8 at a better price point....that's what I would normally do...the Emira is only the second new car I've ever purchased. Not sure of your age or physical condition, but the Emira and C8 are easier to get in/out and have more creature comforts than either the Elise or 4C that I appreciate more and more as the miles accumulate on my personal odometer.

Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

 

[pascobob]

thanks for your comments. I will just move slowly and test drive the Emira and C8. I am still loving my 4c.